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2021 Parish
Leadership Guide
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL FOUNDATION
12805 Highway 55, Suite 210
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 612-294-6622
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation
Parish Leadership Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….…2
A Letter from the Executive Director of the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation…...3
Mission of the CSAF………………………………...…………………………………………………………………….………..4
2021 CSAF Materials…...………………………………………………………………………………………..…….………..5-6
20 Designated Ministries supported ….…………………………………………………………….…………………..7
2021 Designated Ministries in Brief……………..…………………………………………………………….………8-9
Principles for Success………...…………………………………….…………………….……………………………...……...10
2021 CSAF Calendar……………………...…………………………………………………………………………..…….……...11
Tips for Announcement/Commitment/Follow-up Weekends…..………………………….......….12
Part 1—Pre-Appeal Preparation…………….…………………….…………………………………….………………....13
Part 2—The Appeal……………………………………………...………………………………………………………...……….14
Part 3—Follow-up to the Appeal……………..…………………………...……………………………….…..………..15
Prayers of the Faithful for 2021 CSA………...…………...……………………………………………..….….……..16
Bulletin Announcement—English……….………………………………………………………………………..………17
Bulletin Announcement—Spanish………………………………...………...………………….….……….……….....18
In-pew Ask via Cell Phone ………….…………………………………..…………….……………………………....19-20
In-pew Pastor Script for Commitment Weekend …………………...……………....…………….....21-23
In-pew Script for Follow-up Weekend ……..……………………………………….…………………...….24-26
Continuing Campaign Management……………………...……………………………………………….…….27-28
CSAF Gift Processing at a Glance…….…………………………………………………………………………....…..29
CSAF Transmittal Form……………….……………………………………………………………………………...……….30
In-Pew Envelope Sample……………………………………………………………………………………...……...……….31
Sending Your Transmittals………….……………….…………………………..……………………………….…….…...32
FedEx Pickup Instructions…….……………………………………………………………….……………………….…....33
Sample Parish Follow-up Letter.…………………….………………………………………..…………………….…..34
Sample Telephone Follow-up Script.………………………………………………………...……………….……..35
2 Catholic Services Appeal Foundation
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
THE
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL FOUNDATION
Dear Pastor and Administrator,
We are blessed to live together as God’s family within the Archdiocese of Saint
Paul and Minneapolis. We have each been blessed with different gifts and are
called to share from our abundance with those in need.
As leaders providing guidance for your parishioners, your commitment and
dedication make a great impact on our parishes and the wider community. This is
seen particularly through the way your support of the Catholic Services Appeal
Foundation enables the 20 Designated Ministries to thrive and transform lives.
This year’s Catholic Services Appeal campaign theme is:
“Together in Hope”
Serve the poor, support life and strengthen the faith remain the three tenets that
create our foundations very mission.
Your leadership is a powerful testament to our one Catholic family working
together in support of our local Church and the 20 Designated Ministries so vital to
this Archdiocese.
In order to assist you in running a successful 2021 Catholic Services Appeal, the
CSAF staff has prepared this Leadership Guide. I invite you to utilize the valuable
information inside and given that each parish is currently doing things “differently”,
please utilize whatever works best within your parish. Should you have any
questions, please contact the CSAF Office at 612-294-6624 for further assistance.
Thank you so much for your partnership in ensuring that the 20 Designated
Ministries continue to flourish.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Beaudry
Executive Director
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation
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MISSION OF THE CSAF
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2021 CSAF MATERIALS
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2021 CSAF MATERIALS
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THE 20 DESIGNATED MINISTRIES SUPPORTED
BY CSAF
1. Abria Pregnancy Resources
2. American Indian Ministry
3. Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW)
4. Campus Ministry—Newman Center
5. Campus Ministry—Saint Paul’s Outreach
6. Catholic Charities
7. Deaf Ministries
8. Evangelization
9. Elementary School Funding
10. Elementary School Scholarships
11. High School Scholarships
12. Hospital Chaplains
13. Latino Ministry
14. Marriage, Family and Life
15. Prison Ministry
16. Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities
17. St. Vincent de Paul Society—Twin Cities
18. Seminarian Tuition Assistance, Room and Board
19. Venezuelan Mission
20. Youth Ministry
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2021 DESIGNATED MINISTRIES IN BRIEF
Abria Pregnancy Resources - Offering a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment
for women, teens and couples experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Locations in both
Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
American Indian Ministry – Serving the American Indian community in our Archdiocese.
Offers a variety of programs, including funerals and a volunteer-led effort that returns indi-
viduals back to their home reservation for burial.
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) – Uniting Catholic women in our
Archdiocese. ACCW supports, empowers, and educates women in spirituality, leadership,
and service.
Campus Ministry – Newman Center – Providing a welcoming, Catholic community that
encourages students to both encounter and share the abundant love of Christ.
Campus Ministry – Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO) - Building Catholic communities that awaken
faith on campus and form lifelong disciples. Serves over a thousand college students directly
on or near the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of St. Thomas
campuses.
Catholic Charities – Serving those most in need, Catholic Charities is a leader in solving
poverty, creating opportunity, and advocating for justice in the community.
Deaf Ministry – Providing pastoral care and the full scope of liturgy and the sacraments for
deaf Catholics.
Elementary School Funding – Providing financial support to Catholic elementary schools in
great need.
Elementary School Scholarships – Supporting students in need at every Catholic elementary
school in our Archdiocese. CSAF raises the funds for these scholarships and partners with
the Aim Higher Foundation which facilitates the collection of information and distribution of
scholarships.
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2021 DESIGNATED MINISTRIES IN BRIEF
Evangelization – Creating opportunities for people to encounter Jesus Christ and working
to build a Church of missionary disciples to bring the truth of the Gospel to others.
High School Scholarships – Funding scholarships for the neediest students at 14 Catholic
high schools within the Saint Paul / Minneapolis area.
Hospital Chaplains – Serving thousands of Catholics each year, including via the Covid
Anointing Corps, by providing religious and sacramental care, resources on ethical issues,
crisis support, and bereavement care to the suffering, dying, and grieving.
Latino Ministry – Supporting more than 32 programs or Latino Catholics in 23 parishes of
the Archdiocese that have active Latino ministry.
Office of Marriage, Family, and Life – Promoting Catholic marriages and nurturing the
Catholic faith and virtuous living in families. Includes support for the engaged, newly
married, disabled, and pro-life outreach.
Prison Ministry – Providing the sacraments and spiritual direction to the incarcerated.
Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities – Offering retreats for individuals who seek healing from
abortion. These retreats provide a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental
environment where the process of restoration, renewal and healing can begin.
Seminarian Tuition, Room and Board – Strengthening the local Church by assisting with
the tuition, room and board for seminarians studying to be future priests for our
Archdiocese, both at Saint John Vianney College Seminary and at the Saint Paul Seminary.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Twin Cities – Providing assistance to those in need by
working with parishes and businesses, coordinating donations of food, including fresh
produce, and clothing, with distribution via area and parish food shelves, pop-up stores,
permanent storefronts in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis, civic agencies, and direct
distribution.
Venezuelan Mission – Sustaining a missionary presence in Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela,
including providing spiritual care and the sacraments, food, clothing, hygiene items,
medical aid, and education assistance to orphans, the elderly, and the impoverished.
Youth Ministry – Ministering to teens and youth ministers including sponsoring the annual
Archdiocesan Youth Day.
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PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS
#1 Get people to participate and the dollars will take care of themselves.
This appeal is about participation in the mission of the Church. People who have given in
the past are more likely to give again and people tend to increase the size of their pledge each year,
so the money will continue to come, in increasing amounts, from current donors. The real challenge
is to motivate more people to make a commitment for financial support of the church through the
CSAF.
#2 Make it as easy as possible for people to make a pledge.
Easy on the donors, not necessarily easy on you. That means putting the bulletin inserts and
in-pew pledge envelopes in the pews. Go through the in-pew process at each Mass and invite peo-
ple to drop their envelope in the collection basket. This year we have added a new simplified online
giving site at GiveCSAF.org and we invite parishes to have parishioners take out their cell phones
and give electronically during the in-pew process.
#3 Respect people’s dignity by inviting everyone to participate.
People cannot respond if you do not give them the opportunity. Don’t hesitate to ask all pa-
rishioners to give a gift. Allow them to decide whether or not they can give, and at what level. It is
not our place to make that decision for them.
#4 Use a variety of methods to reach a variety of people.
Some people are best motivated in writing, others visually, verbally or personally. Use sever-
al approaches—not just one– to reach a lot of people with your message. Some people will respond
best to the spiritual reasons for participating, others will be motivated by the mission-related minis-
tries and still others by visible things.
#5 People give to people, not causes (and the most important person is the pastor!)
The pastor must personally make the appeal at every Mass on Commitment Weekend. This
lets all parishioners know that he considers them full members of the parish community and he re-
lies on everyone’s support. This sincere personal commitment and enthusiasm of the pastor is
contagious.
#6 Make the CSAF an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Relate the CSA to our responsibility as disciples to help carry out the mission of Christ’s
Church. Financial support of church programs and services is as much a part of our Catholic spiritu-
ality as is prayer and service to others. Encourage parishioners to make their pledge as an expres-
sion of gratitude for all God has done for them. Also include prayer for the success of the CSAF
and the ministries it supports in your campaign.
#7 Effectively communicate the reasons to support the CSAF.
Do so in all appropriate languages, both in writing and verbally. The reasons are both spiritu-
al and practical, reflecting on the important Designated Ministries. Repetition of the message in dif-
ferent ways increases understanding. Most people will have to hear a message numerous times be-
fore they make it their own. Each time you publicly invite people to participate in the CSAF, you will
reinforce your gratitude to those who have already pledged and will motivate more to participate.
#8 Set an example.
Have the Pastor make their own pledge first. Your words will carry the weight of your con-
victions and people will be open to following your lead especially if you stress the importance of the
CSAF.
#9 To get different (better) results this year—try something different!
Every different thing you do in the campaign will have an impact on different people. If you
haven’t shown the video before—try it; or have a lay person share a testimony about the CSAF; send
out a follow-up letter; or make a quick phone call to ask for their participation. Try something new!
#10 You can’t say “thank you” too often.
Express gratitude to everyone supporting the CSAF in pulpit announcements and in the bul-
letin several times during the year. Let people know of the parish’s success and what a difference it
is making. Continue to invite them to participate because people like to be part of something that is
successful.
10 Catholic Services Appeal Foundation2021 CSAF CALENDAR
11 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationTIPS FOR
ANNOUNCEMENT/COMMITMENT/FOLLOW-UP
WEEKENDS
On Announcement Weekend (February 6-7, 2021):
• Mention that the CSAF is an independent Foundation and that all donations
go only to carry out the Appeal and to fund the 20 Designated Ministries and
parishes.
• Feature a brief personal testimony by a parishioner or guest speaker on how
he or she has been impacted by a ministry of the CSAF.
• Share that the CSAF funds several ministries that people may not think of do-
nating to, or even know how to donate to, that would not be able to minister
as they do without parishioners’ support. Some examples include:
- hospital chaplaincies
- prison ministry
- outreach to deaf and mentally challenged Catholics
- regional events for Grandparents’ ministry, Catholic Watchmen, and the
annual Archdiocesan Youth Day.
• Encourage parishioners to pray about their contribution to support the many
Designated Ministries of the Foundation.
• Remind parishioners that if your parish exceeds goal and/or raises more for
CSAF this year than last year, your parish will receive funds back.
• If utilizing the cell phone in-pew giving option, remind parishioners to bring
their cell phones in to Mass next weekend.
On Commitment Weekend (February 13-14, 2021):
• Show the brief 3-minute video.
• Promote mobile (cell phone or online) giving via “GiveCSAF.org”.
• Walk parishioners through the in-pew giving process.
On Follow-Up Weekend (February 27-28, 2021):
• Encourage those who’ve not yet made a CSAF contribution to do so.
• Promote mobile (cell phone or online) giving via “GiveCSAF.org”.
• Remind parishioners that all contributions go to the 20 Designated Ministries
and that additional information is available via {your parish location} and
online at “CSAFspm.org”.
12 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationPART 1—PRE APPEAL PREPARATION
Step 1—Put Bulletin announcement in parish bulletin for upcoming campaign.
Step 2—January 22 -Ask Letters are mailed from the CSAF office to all respond-
ers for last 4 year and all newly registered parishioners.
Step 3—Week of January 25—Receive CSAF materials at individual parishes
Posters
In-pew envelopes
English and Spanish Bulletin Inserts
Leadership Guide
Transmittal Forms
CSAF Office Contact Sheet
CSAF Calendar
FedEx Labels and Instructions
Step 4—January 29—attend CSAF Appeal webinar
Step 5 -February 1—send out email or put on parish website that the 2021 CSAF
will be starting
Step 6—February 1—5—Prepare for upcoming Announcement Weekend
Display CSA posters
Put bulletin inserts and/or brochures in bulletins or use at the end of pews
Step 7—February 8—Ensure that the CSAF dashboard is working for your parish
13 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationPART 2—THE APPEAL
Step 1—February 6-7—Announcement Weekend
Include bulletin inserts and/or brochure in the pews or in bulletins for peo-
ple to take home
Pastor should ask for financial support of the CSAF
Step 2—Week of February 8-12—Prepare for commitment weekend and in-pew
ask
Make sure video link, DVD or CD work
Make sure pastor has a copy of the in-pew ask script
Make sure the ushers have instructions on what to do
Make sure Pastor has Homily concerning the CSAF ready
Step 3—February 13-14—Execute Commitment Weekend
Have envelopes ready
Play the video
Have Pastor deliver the homily concerning the 2021 CSAF
Have Pastor conduct the in-pew process
Have ushers collect the envelopes
Step 4—February 18-19 —Parishes should prepare first transmittals to send in for
processing
Step 5— February 27-28—Execute Follow-up Weekend
Have someone do the in-pew process again in your parish
Step 6—March 4-5—Parish should send in Second Transmittal
14 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationPART 3—FOLLOW-UP TO THE APPEAL
Step 1—Ongoing—Check the CSAF dashboard for updates to the success of the
Appeal in your parish
Step 2—Ongoing—Continue utilizing bulletin and pulpit announcements to give
feedback on progress
Step 3—March 8 –March 26—Parish follow-up with non-donors via phone and
letter
Step 4—April 6—Second Ask letter will be sent from CSAF to non-donors
15 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationPRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
16 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationBULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT -ENGLISH
17 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationBULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT –SPANISH
18 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationIn-Pew Ask via Cell Phone
***If utilizing this option, advise parishioners on Announcement Weekend to bring
their cell phones into Mass the following weekend***
Ask your parishioners to take out their cell phone and go to: GiveCSAF.org
Parishioners will immediately be taken to the CSAF giving page and they should
follow the steps below:
1. Select one of the following:
• A one-time gift
• A pledge gift
2. Select a gift dollar amount
3. Select a parish from the drop down menu.
4. Enter billing information.
19 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationIn-Pew Ask via Cell Phone, Continued
5. Enter payment method.
6. Click the orange donate button.
Once the donate button is clicked the donor will receive a thank-you email.
20 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationIn-Pew Script
To be used by pastors on Commitment
Weekend
(Please Note: After the pastor has edited the following script, please type his cor-
rections, double space the text, enlarge it to 14 or 16 point type, print it, and place it
in a notebook.)
“Good morning. Today we are conducting the Catholic Services Appeal cam-
paign that asks all parishioners to make a financial commitment to support the
work of the many ministries that are funded by the CSAF that no one parish can
support on its own. “
“As your pastor, I want to thank all of you who have given to this campaign in
past years and/or have responded to a recent mailing from the Catholic Services
Appeal Foundation. I can assure you that the funds you give are deeply appreci-
ated by the people served by these ministries.”
“I also want to assure all of you that your gifts to the CSAF will be used solely for
the purposes of the 2021 Appeal, which is the support of the Designated Minis-
tries. I ask you to make a generous contribution.”
“The Catholic Services Appeal is a very effective way to support ministries out-
side of our parish boundaries.
“So, I ask one member of each household to raise your hand so that we can give
you a pledge envelope. Please take an in-pew envelope even if you have already
given in the mail or cannot give at this time. You can indicate either of those
choices on the envelope.”
“While we are waiting, please examine the monthly pledge payment amounts
that are listed on the pledge document. Please consider giving a monthly pledge
that will allow you to provide a larger gift.”
(Pause and make sure that everyone has received a pledge envelope. Pay special
attention to people who are standing, and in the cry room or choir loft, and choir
members. Once everyone has an envelope, continue with the script.)
21 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationCommitment Weekend In-Pew Script, Con-
“Now I am going to guide you quickly through the process in order to minimize
the interruption in the liturgy.
(Pause and wait until about half of those participating are looking back at you).
“Complete your personal information, name, address, etc., including your e-mail
address.”
(This will require some time so be sure to pause at least 15 seconds and be sure
that about half of those participating are looking back at you).
“On the next line, please indicate the name of our parish so that we will receive
credit for your gift. If you are a visitor and are a member of another parish, you
may indicate that parish.”
(Pause about 5 seconds).
“I ask everyone else to look at the gift boxes on the left side of the form and
check the amount that you wish to give. If you pledge, the Catholic Services Ap-
peal Foundation will send you helpful monthly reminders. You may pay over
eight months or less if you wish. Also, there is no need to provide a down pay-
ment today.”
“In the event that you wish to contribute an amount other than the ones indicat-
ed, please check the “Other” box and indicate the full amount of your pledge on
the blank line to its right.”
(Pause about 10 seconds).
“Now, please look at the lines provided on the right-hand side of the pledge en-
velope. Indicate the total amount that you pledged on the first line.”
22 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationCommitment Weekend In-Pew Script,
“In the event that you are making a down payment, write the amount of the down
payment in the next box.”
(Pause 5 seconds).
“Subtract the down payment from the full amount of your pledge and note the un-
paid balance on the line provided.”
(Pause 5 seconds).
“I will give you another moment to complete your credit card information if you
wish to use your credit card. Please note that you can make a one-time gift or
check the box that will allow you to be billed in ten installments.
(Pause 20 seconds).
“Please be sure to tear off the pledge form, place it in the envelope and drop it in
the collection basket.
“On behalf of all of those who will benefit from your gifts and myself, I thank you
for your contribution to the Catholic Services Appeal. May God bless you.”
(Note: It is strongly recommend that Appeal in-pew envelopes be collected
separately from Sunday offerings ).
23 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationIn-Pew Presentation Script
To be used by a parish leader on
Follow-up Weekend
Please note: Once the Follow-up Weekend presenters have had an opportunity
to edit their script, please double space it, enlarge it to 14 or 16 point type, print
it and place it in a notebook.
“Good morning. I am _______________ and today we are conducting the fol-
low-up process for the Catholic Services Appeal.
“On behalf of our Pastor ____________________ I want to thank all of you
who have given to this campaign in past years and/or have responded to a
recent mailing from the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation or our first in-
pew process. I can assure you that the funds you give are deeply appreciated
by the people served by these ministries.
“Your gift is considered a restricted gift to the Designated Ministries.”
“I ask those who have already given to say a prayer for the success of the
Appeal as I invite those who have not yet contributed to do so.
“This year we are stressing the importance of participation and of making a
significant pledge to support the Appeal. Now, I ask one member of each
household that has not had an opportunity to fill out a pledge form to signal
the usher (student) so that a pledge envelope will be passed to you.”
(Pause and make sure that everyone who wants a pledge envelope and pencil
has received them. Pay special attention to people who are standing, and in the
cry room or choir loft, and choir members. Then, continue with the script).
“Now I am going to guide you quickly through the process in order to mini-
mize the interruption in the liturgy.”
“Please fill in your personal information, name, address, etc., including your
email address.”
24 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationFollow-up Weekend In-Pew Script, Continued
(This will require some time so be sure to pause and wait until about half of those
participating are looking back at you).
“On the next line, please indicate the name of our parish so that we will receive
credit for your gift. If you are a visitor and are a member of another parish, you
may indicate that parish.”
(Pause about 5 seconds).
“I ask everyone else to look at the gift boxes on the left side of the form and
check the amount that you wish to give. If you pledge, the Catholic Services Ap-
peal Foundation will send you monthly reminders. You may pay over eight
months or less if you wish. “
“Also, there is no need to provide a down payment today.”
“In the event that you wish to contribute an amount other than the ones indicat-
ed, please check the “Other” box and indicate the full amount of your pledge on
the blank line to its right.”
(Pause about 10 seconds).
“Now, please look at the lines provided on the right-hand side of the pledge en-
velope. Indicate the total amount that you pledged on the first line.”
“In the event that you are making a down payment, write the amount of the
down payment in the next box.”
(Pause 5 seconds).
“Subtract the down payment from the full amount of your pledge and note the
unpaid balance on the line provided.”
(Pause 5 seconds).
25 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationFollow-up Weekend In-Pew Script, Continued
“I will give you another moment to complete your credit card information if you
wish to use your credit card. Please note that you can make a one-time gift or
check the box that will allow you to be billed in eight installments.”
(Pause 20 seconds).
“Please be sure to tear off the pledge form, place it in the envelope and drop it
in the collection basket.
“On behalf of all of those served by CSAF Designated Ministries, our Pastor
___________ and myself, I thank you for your contribution to the Catholic
Services Appeal. May God bless you.”
Note: It is strongly recommend that Appeal in-pew envelopes be collected
separately from Sunday offerings.
26 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationContinuing Campaign Management
Each month, beginning in April, a special effort should be made to inform and edu-
cate parishioners on the importance of paying their monthly pledge commitments.
The words that are used are critical. For that reason, we encourage pastors and
parish committees to talk with members of each ethnic culture within their parish
to establish that the messages being presented are clear, non-offensive, and pro-
ductive.
Parishes serving parishioners that are economically disadvantaged may want to
offer to forward pledge payments to the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation
each month. If your parish wishes to do this, make the offer both in the bulletin
and verbally whenever you run the bulletin announcement about the Appeal status
of the parish. Encourage people to put their payments and the coupon in the en-
velope that they received and put them in the collection basket on the next week-
end.
The Bulletin Announcement presented below should be edited to ensure that each
audience understands it. Then, it should be published on the first weekend of each
month.
In addition, please have a respected member of the community make a brief pulpit
announcement each month on the weekend that the bulletin announcement is
published. This individual should inform the community of the progress toward the
parish goal, stress the importance of making pledge payments, and refer people to
the bulletin announcement.
Please consider having several community leaders make these announcements, so
that the same person is not speaking month after month.
2021 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL
PLEDGE REPORT
Monthly pledge payments for the CSA pledges should be made in
the next few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid
so that our parish will reach our goal.
PARISH GOAL: _____________
AMOUNT PLEDGED: _____________
AMOUNT PAID: _____________
REMAINING BALANCE: _____________
CURRENT PARISH SHARING: _____________
27 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationContinuing Campaign Management,
Parish Reports
Parishes will be able to download their giving information off of the Online
Dashboard. Parishes will be able to print lists of those who have given as well as
those who have not given to the 2021 CSA.
Information on the 2021 CSA is available by going to our website:
www.csafspm.org
Contact Information
If you have questions about which ministries receive appeal funds, pledge
processing or other questions specific to the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation,
please call the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation (CSAF) at 612-294-6622.
Help to Expedite Pledge Processing:
SEND PAYMENTS OR NEW COMMITMENTS WITHIN 2 OR 3 DAYS.
As a courtesy to our donors, it is important for the CSAF Office to deposit their
check in a timely manner. Holding onto these donations slows the process and
puts the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation in a negative position with the
donor.
28 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationCSAF GIFT PROCESSING AT A GLANCE
The CSAF will again be processing all gifts out of our office in Plymouth. If you
receive envelopes in your office or collection basket, please include them in
your transmittals.
This year’s transmittals should mostly consist of your in-pew envelopes. You
should follow the same directions as you have in past years for the in-pew
envelopes. (Instructions are listed on the transmittal form).
After you have used all three of your prepaid FedEx labels, you should ship any
additional returns you receive at your parish to the following address:
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation
12805 Highway 55, Suite 210
Plymouth, MN 55441
29 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationCSAF TRANSMITTAL FORM
30 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationIN-PEW ENVELOPES
The front view of the CSA In-Pew Pledge Envelopes:
The back view of the CSA In-Pew Pledge Envelopes:
31 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationSENDING YOUR TRANSMITTALS
For the 2021 CSA, all parish transmittals will be sent directly to the CSAF Office in
Plymouth using the prepaid FedEx labels that will be enclosed with your CSA
information packet.
Each parish will receive three (3) prepaid FedEx labels, one for each one of the
three (3) transmittal dates. Once you have used your 3 labels, please ship your
information directly into the CSAF Office at:
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation
12805 Highway 55, Suite 210
Plymouth, MN 55441
The labels will be pre-printed with your individual parish corporate number, parish
name, and parish address. Please know that these labels are prepaid so the
Foundation will be taking care of the shipment costs. See sample below:
32 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationFEDEX PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS
FEDEX PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS
CALLING IN FOR A PICKUP
Call 1-800-Go-FedEx (1-800-463-3339).
When asked the reason for your call say, “Schedule a return
pickup.”
You will then be transferred to a live representative.
If you are not transferred to a live representative, press “0” until you
are with a live representative.
Once you are speaking with a live representative, explain that you
are scheduling a return pickup for FedEx Ground Service. If they
ask for an account number, let them know that you have a preprint-
ed, prepaid return label. If the representative tells you they are no
longer picking up ground prepaid label, tell them to please transfer
you to the CAT team so they can schedule the pickup for you.
Provide the FedEx representative with all necessary information for
scheduling the pickup (location, hours of availability, etc.) and make
sure they give you a pickup confirmation number.
Shipments can also be dropped off at a FedEx store or FedEx box.
33 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationSAMPLE PARISH FOLLOW-UP LETTER
Dear__________:
In February, you were invited to support the Catholic Services Appeal– “Together
in Hope” campaign for 2021. I am writing to ask you to join your fellow parishioners
and myself in making a gift to this worthy cause.
The Catholic Services Appeal Foundation is an independent foundation partnering
with fellow Catholics to share Christ’s love with neighbors in need through
ministries that serve the poor, support life and strengthen the faith.
Gifts to the CSAF help to provide the following:
• Campus Ministry—Newman Center: Providing a welcoming, Catholic community
that encourages students to both encounter and share the abundant love of
Christ.
• Deaf Ministry: Provide pastoral care and the full scope of liturgy and sacraments
for deaf Catholics.
• Evangelization and Catechesis: Proclaim the truth of Christ while forming
disciples for His mission.
• High School Scholarships: Funding scholarships for the neediest students at 14
Catholic high schools within the Saint Paul/Minneapolis area.
• Latino Ministry: Supporting more than 32 programs for Latino Catholics in 23
parishes of the Archdiocese that have active Latino ministry.
• Marriage, Family, and Life: Promoting Catholic marriages and nurturing the
Catholic faith and virtuous living in families. Includes support for the engaged,
newly married, disabled, and pro-life outreach.
• Seminarian Tuition Assistance, Room and Board: Strengthening the local Church
by assisting with the tuition, room and board for seminarians studying to be
future priests for our Archdiocese, both at Saint John Vianney College Seminary
and at the Saint Paul Seminary.
At this time we have received responses from _________ of our parishioners. My
goal is to hear from all members of our parish. I invite you to prayerfully consider a
gift to the 2021 Catholic Services Appeal which can be pledged over an eight
month period. Enclosed is a commitment envelope for your use in making your
gift.
Thank you, in advance, for your support!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Pastor
34 Catholic Services Appeal FoundationSAMPLE TELEPHONE FOLLOW-UP SCRIPT
“Hello, my name is _______ and I am calling on behalf of (your parish). May I
please speak with (First and Last Name)? (If married ask for either).
Hello, (preferred name). We are contacting fellow parishioners about this year’s
Catholic Services Appeal.
If no:
“When would be a good time to call back?” (Note date and time on slip.) “Thank
you and have a nice evening”.
If yes but parishioner did not give last year:
“Our parish would like to hear from every household and meet our goal of
$________ for this year. We are encouraging each of our parishioners to
participate. It’s as simple as going online to GiveCSAF.org and making a gift. Can
we count on your participation to assist our Parish in meeting our goal?”
If yes and parishioner gave last year:
“I would like to thank you for your generous gift of $_______ to last year’s Appeal.
Your leadership in giving truly makes a difference for the ministries of the Catholic
Services Appeal Foundation. Our parish would like to hear from every household
this year and meet our goal of $_______. Can we count on your gift of the same
amount this year?”
If a parishioner has questions:
Answer the questions to the best of your ability. If you don’t know the answer, call
them back once you know the answer, or refer the question to someone who could
provide the answer. Your parish office and the Catholic Services Appeal
Foundation Office can both be good sources of information.
If a pledge or gift is made:
Thank the person and let them know that you’ll make a note of the gift. Pledge
reminders are mailed starting in April. If the person wishes, they can make the
payment with a credit card. The information on the back of the form needs to be
completed including the date and the name of the person you spoke with on the
signature line.
If a parishioner decides not to give, or is unable to give:
Mark zero on the total contribution line and ask the person to pray for the Catholic
Services Appeal and its ministries.
Please call the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation office at 612-294-6622 with
any questions or concerns.
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